If like us, the diary for 2021 is starting to fill up, you might want to think about what is lurking in your wardrobe. Our suggestion is that you plan ahead whenever possible, but that you should have some staple items in preparation for forthcoming events and last minute invitations. We often get asked what […]

Here at Sixpenny Button, 95% of our suits and separates are made of wool . . . it’s so versatile and we love it; here are some of the reasons why. Wool is totally natural wool is grown year-round by millions of sheep, consuming only water, air, sunshine and grass, often in places which have no […]

It came as quite a shock last month when Goldman Sachs announced a “firm-wide flexible dress code”. In its leaked memo, the US bank described the changing nature of workplaces, stating that the working environment has become more casual. With 75% of its employees being born since 1981, the bank, like many institutions is keen […]

Looking at the weather forecast for the next few days, I was at an event yesterday and everyone was worrying about what they should be wearing, so I thought it would be good to share some tips. My first tip is to look at those elegant Italians who manage to stay cool, despite the summer […]

Now it’s the party season, here is a reminder of how to tie your bow tie Lift up your collar to make it easier, and measure your neck and size the bow tie correctly. (Bow ties are one size fits all, but they have ways to adjust the length either with a slider or button […]

The 40s is the time to upgrade and personalise your look. Most men can look their best in their 40s, it just takes a bit of effort – think Tom Hardy, or Barak Obama when he stepped into the Whitehouse or Daniel Craig as James Bond. The first step is to assess your wardrobe – […]

It’s another exciting day at Sixpenny Button – we have just taken delivery of the new Holland & Sherry spring/summer cloth samples. So, what’s in the boxes? We have a new ladieswear collection, perfect for weddings and summer events. So, whether it’s a trip to the races, a garden party or wedding, you can have […]

Why is it that men like good wine can improve with age? The simple answer is that they become more stylish, more confident in themselves and they often have more leisure time to enjoy the fruits of their earlier hard labours. With age and wisdom a 60 something can be the best dressed man in town.

There are no longer 4 seasonal collections a year, but over 52 – many people buy things that they never wear or wear only once. Every year 300,000 tons of waste clothes are dumped in landfill.